Hi All,
I'm in the process of replacing the horn bushing on my 1931 pickup and am having problems removing the steering mast. I have the steering wheel off and the clamp at the dashboard loosened. I have also loosened the two clamps on the steering box. I still can't get the mast to move. Looking at some of the diagrams it appears that it unscrews from the steering box. Any help would be appreciated.
Regards Lee
The mast is held onto the steering box by a tube clamp. The part you are referring to that screws into the steering box is the upper bearing adjuster , turning that part tightens or loosens the bearing for the worm shaft.
Here is a link to BB's 1931 site with some views which may help.
http://1931chevrolet.com/articles/steering/index.htm
Jack and JYD,
Thanks for the info. After looking at the pictures on Bill's site again it finally rang a bell in my brain. I can now see what I need to do to get the mast out of the truck. It appears that a little gentle persuasion may be needed to get it out. I will be trying that today. At least I know enough now so that I won't damage anything getting the mast out.
Regards,
Lee
Don't forget to cut off the horn wire which enters near bottom of jacket. As for the bolts at the box, the one securing the bearing retainer should be kept tight, only the upper bolt which clamps the jacket to the retaioner needs be loosened. By having the ratainer bolt tight, you should be3 able to use a pipe wrench to turn the jacket at the ratioaner to get it to free up. Good luck.
The '31 and up connection is a twist connection and can be disconnected. '30 and older is hard wired to the horn so it needs to be cut or unscrewed.
Thanks Gunsmoke,
I tried getting the mast out with both clamps loose but your suggestion sounds like the way to go. I'll try that tomorrow to see how it works. I'll let everyone know.
Regards,
Lee
